Hi! My name is Saffron. I’m from Amsterdam, a freelance photographer, recipe developer, food stylist, culinary photographer and beekeeper on the weekends. I’m a passionate cook and lover of all things food. With this site I’d like to share my passion and knowledge and maybe even inspire you to go on an adventurous food journey as well.
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Continue ReadingWhen life gives you blood oranges, you make this salad: Blood Orange & Fennel Salad with Burrata. Actually, friends gave the blood oranges to me who had ordered them from Sicitrus. They were delicious. Small in size, but big in flavour! Not to mention the colours, wow, like a deed…
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Continue ReadingMackerel Ceviche with Grapefruit, Orange & Fennel—a little plate of magic! No actual cooking required, just simple ingredients coming together to create a bright, zesty, and refreshing dish that’s always a crowd-pleaser. Ceviche is one of those recipes that feels fancy but is actually incredibly easy to make. Inspired by…
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Continue ReadingOne Pot Moroccan Chicken & Chickpea Pot Pie has all the incredible Moroccan flavours you love, wrapped in a flaky, golden puff pastry crust. The rich, spiced stew inside is packed with shredded chicken, chickpeas, carrots, celery, onions, garlic, and fresh chilli, all simmered with fragrant Ras el Hanout, cumin,…
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Continue ReadingSurinamese Bakkeljauw with Kouseband & Mme. Jeanette Pickle is one of those dishes that’s packed with bold flavours and vibrant ingredients. The salty, umami-rich bakkeljauw (salted dried white fish) is perfectly balanced by the fresh crunch of kouseband (long beans) and the fiery kick of the Madame Jeanette pickle. It’s…
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Continue ReadingPad Krapao (Thai Basil Stir Fry) is one of those quick, flavour-packed Thai dishes that never disappoints. It’s a spicy, savoury, and slightly sweet stir-fry, made fragrant with Thai holy basil and packed with umami from the rich, caramelised sauce. I was scrolling through my saved recipes on Instagram, looking…
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Continue ReadingSweet Potato Halloumi Fritters with Koriander & Lime Dressing—wow, what a flavour explosion! The natural sweetness of the sweet potato pairs perfectly with the salty, cheesy halloumi, creating crispy fritters that are golden on the outside and soft & gooey on the inside. And let’s talk about that zesty dipping…
